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How do they find shipwrecks?

Finding shipwrecks like The Blessing of Burntisland often involves historical research, sonar technology, and underwater archaeology. Researchers study old maps and records to narrow down locations, then use sonar to create images of the seabed. Divers or remotely operated vehicles then investigate promising anomalies.

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